A Proactive Approach to Otitis - held via Zoom
Date: Wednesday 21st May 2025 7.45pm
Talk by Dr Tim Nuttall BSc BVSc PhD CertVD CBiol MSB MRCVS. Tim graduated from the University of Bristol in 1992 and originally joined the Dick Vet in 1995 to train in dermatology and study for a PhD on canine atopic dermatitis. He joined the University of Liverpool in 2001, developing a dermatology clinic that now sees over 1000 cases each year. In August 2013 he returned to the Dick Vet as Head of Dermatology.
Tim has written over 100 clinical and scientific publications and presented over 150 lectures throughout the world. In addition, Tim has served on several scientific committees, the International Committee on Atopic Diseases in animals, is a scientific advisor to the Bella Moss Foundation and is on the editorial board of Veterinary Dermatology. He has served on the Controlling Antimicrobial Resistance in Scotland (CARS) Steering Group and is a member of the Scottish Veterinary Antimicrobial Prescribing Group and Scottish Veterinary Antimicrobial Resistance Group. He also had an active research programme, studying antimicrobial resistance, skin infections and the genetics of canine atopic dermatitis.
Talk Overview
All ear infections in dogs are secondary to underlying causes. These include a range of primary triggers, predisposing causes and perpetuating factors that prevent resolution. It is essential that these are identified and managed for a good long term outcome. Repeatedly focusing on the infections and using cultures to select antimicrobials will not resolve the otitis. This reactive approach will lead to irreversible changes necessitating TECAs. Successful treatment is in two phases – initial induction to remission followed by long term maintenance to prevent relapses. We’ll go through how to successfully use a proactive approach to otitis in practice.
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